USD is trading at $99.57, with a -3.11% change as rising Treasury yields and oil prices pressure growth-stock valuations. - Weaker U.S. futures point to broader risk aversion; Wednesday’s Fed minutes reinforced expectations of another rate hike by year-end. - TSMC’s strong quarterly sales signal continued AI-chip demand, but did not offset pressure on semiconductors and the wider technology sector. - U.S. initial jobless claims are due at 8:30 a.m. ET.